Anna Fernandez-gevaert
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WESTERN MONTANA RED CROSS: Is your organization prepared for an emergency?
Disasters and emergencies often strike with little or no warning, and their effects can be devastating to businesses. Whether it’s a flood, an earthquake or a severe winter storm, disasters → Read More
RED CROSS: Keeping germs on the bench during the Super Bowl
The Super Bowl is around the corner and people everywhere will be gathering at parties to watch the game. With cases of influenza spreading across the country, here are a → Read More
RED CROSS: Flu season update: Caring for someone who is sick
Health officials are reporting a widespread outbreak of the flu and are urging people to get vaccinated even though this year’s vaccine appears to offer only limited protection. With so → Read More
RED CROSS: Tips to reduce stress and be safe during the holidays
It’s the holiday season! I love almost everything about the year-end holidays—the twinkling lights and colorful decorations, the gatherings of friends, family and coworkers, the lovely music, the delicious foods, → Read More
AMERICAN RED CROSS: Tips on staying safe during Montana winters
Winter is a big deal in Montana. → Read More
AMERICAN RED CROSS: Preparing for flu season
If you are at high risk for developing flu-related complications, make sure you get a flu shot as soon as it is available. Prevention is the best possible preparation for → Read More
AMERICAN RED CROSS: Preparing for flu season
If you are at high risk for developing flu-related complications, make sure you get a flu shot as soon as it is available. Prevention is the best possible preparation for → Read More
AMERICAN RED CROSS: Preparing for winter’s challenges
Winter is making an early appearance in Montana this year. Last week’s abrupt weather change was a powerful reminder that we need to be prepared for whatever nature has in → Read More
AMERICAN RED CROSS: Preventing illness at home and at school
The Issue at Hand As parents and teachers know, children have a way of picking up colds and other illnesses from one another, especially at school. In a project conducted in grade schools in 2005, the National Sanitation Foundation found as many as 2.7 million bacterial cells per square inch on common surfaces such as desks, water fountains, bus seats, computer keyboards and cafeteria trays. According… → Read More
AMERICAN RED CROSS: Back-to-school means time alone at home for many children.
Kids are getting ready for the first day of school and for many it’s a return to being home alone until their parents get home from work. The American Red → Read More
AMERICAN RED CROSS: Remember to prepare for earthquake-prone Montana
When we think of natural disasters here Montana, wildfires and floods usually come to mind. But did you know that we are at high risk for earthquakes under our big → Read More
AMERICAN RED CROSS: How to avoid heat stroke
Here’s another hot weather topic that bears close scrutiny: how to distinguish between heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke, and how to respond to each condition when it occurs. → Read More
AMERICAN RED CROSS: Play safe with fireworks and grills this Fourth of July
Fireworks, a backyard barbecue, maybe a trip to the lake – these are all activities we associate with the Fourth of July and just plain summer fun. Whatever your plans → Read More
AMERICAN RED CROSS: Prepare for summer thunderstorms and the power outages they bring
Violent thunderstorms, heat waves and other natural events like wildfires are part of summer in Montana and sometimes cause power outages. Outages of any length can be frustrating and troublesome, → Read More
AMERICAN RED CROSS: Be prepared for thunderstorms, severe summer weather
Every year people are killed or seriously injured by severe thunderstorms, even if they were warned in advance. A thunderstorm is considered severe if it produces hail at least 1 → Read More
RED CROSS: Stay safe in the kitchen
Missoulian Civil Dialogue PolicyCivil Dialogue Policy for Commenting on Missoulian.com We provide this community forum for readers to exchange ideas and opinions on the news of the day. Passionate views, pointed criticism and critical thinking are welcome. Comments can only be submitted by registered users. By posting comments on our site, you are agreeing to the following terms: Commentary and… → Read More